Water supply line to shut down for repairs

Beginning today and continuing for a week, the primary water supply pipeline for most residents and businesses in Ventura County will be shut down so workers can make improvements in the system, according to officials.

During the shutdown, people might notice a change in the taste and odor of the water, said officials with the Calleguas Municipal Water District.

The shutdown will continue through Dec. 13. During that time, water supplies will be delivered to Calleguas by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power through a different pipeline.

"It is unlikely that water users will notice any change in the quality of their tap water," said Don Kendall, Calleguas general manager. Because the DWP uses a different method of disinfection, the water's taste and odor may be slightly different, he said.

Calleguas provides drinking water to about 550,000 people in Ventura County through 22 water agencies and companies that serve Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and nearby unincorporated areas.